FPGA Engineer

Requisition Number: 21302

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $54,127.00 - $70,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Entry Level

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Job Description

HII is recognized as one of America's top large company employers and is driven by strong values and ethics that puts people's safety and well-being first.

HII employees continuously rise to the challenge of setting the highest standard of professional and ethical conduct and perform in concert with our company slogan "Hard Stuff Done Right".

HII Mission Technologies Division (HII-MT) is seeking a FPGA Engineer to join our dynamic team in Dayton, Ohio. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing FPGA-based solutions for cutting-edge projects in various domains, including signal processing.

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Essential Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement FPGA-based solutions for digital signal processing (DSP) applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and translate them into efficient FPGA designs
• Develop and integrate communication and high-speed interface logic into FPGA designs
• Perform simulations, verification, and testing of FPGA designs
• Optimize FPGA designs for performance, power consumption, and resource utilization
• Provide technical support and documentation for FPGA designs

Minimum Qualifications

• 0 years experience with Bachelors in related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Proficient in VHDL or Verilog HDL coding for FPGA designs
• Strong knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) techniques and algorithms
• Experience with communication protocols and high-speed interfaces (e.g., Ethernet, PCIe, SerDes)
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities

• CLEARANCE: Secret clearance to start
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with advanced security checks.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with Matlab/Simulink for building block designs and converting them to HDL
• Knowledge of PCB design principles and practices related to FPGA implementation
• Familiarity with FPGA development tools (e.g., Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus Prime)
• Experience with FPGA-based video processing or image processing applications
• Understanding of embedded systems and microprocessor/microcontroller interfacing

Physical Requirements

Office or industrial environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Lifting and moving of materials not to exceed the guidelines set for one man lift.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

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